Top tracks — play these first
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She's My Ex — This track highlights the band's knack for blending humor with emotional vulnerability, using relatable themes of heartbreak wrapped in a catchy melody.
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Fool — With its quick tempo and direct lyrics, this song encapsulates the raw energy of the album while exploring feelings of frustration and self-reflection.
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Hot Rod Lincoln — A standout cover that showcases All's ability to reinterpret classic tunes through their unique punk lens, adding a fresh spin to a nostalgic favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk with clever lyrics, showcasing All's identity post-Descendents.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent high energy with fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied pacing.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- The lyrics often employ humor and irony, contrasting with the raw musical backdrop, which adds depth to the punk aesthetic.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- immediate hooks and energy
- front-loaded bursts of intensity
- melodic yet irreverent vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1989, Allroy's Revenge is All's second studio album, following their debut, Allroy Sez. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity after the transition from the influential group Descendents, showcasing a more focused sound while retaining their punk roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Descendents· Blink-182· Pennywise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gnutheme 1:44
- 2 Fool 1:40
- 3 Check One 0:43
- 4 Scary Sad 2:49
- 5 Man‐O‐Steel 1:40
- 6 Box 3:21
- 7 Copping Z 2:51
- 8 Hot Rod Lincoln 2:53
- 9 She’s My Ex 3:17
- 10 Bubble Gum 2:41
- 11 Mary 3:25
- 12 Net 4:12
- 13 No Traffic 2:54
- 14 Carnage 2:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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